kallend 2,146 #1 February 20, 2009 I know this is a repost but time is running out - the comment period ends on Feb 27. This proposal will seriously impair skydiving as we currently know it in the USA. Let your voice be heard: Click for details If you haven't already commented - DO IT NOW.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #2 February 20, 2009 Don't. Right now is the budget crunch the country is in, I have no bloody idea why congress thinks it's a good idea to impair a huge american industry as well as somehow find the $$ to 'protect' and additional 4,300 airports. Man, congress never ceases to surprise me. = (=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #3 February 20, 2009 I am going to see if I can get my "buddy" Joe Courtney on the phone."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3331 137 #4 February 28, 2009 USPA Opposes TSA Large Aircraft Proposal (updated 02/27/09) Today USPA informed the Transportation Security Administration that the skydiving association is adamantly opposed to the TSA proposal to impose new security requirements on larger aircraft, since the measures would be harmful to the sport. The TSA issued the proposal last October, inviting comments until February 27. In comments submitted to the docket, USPA described how existing FAA requirements on jump planes ensure that air traffic control is fully aware of, and in communication with, each jump aircraft. The comments also described how the limited speed, fueled range, and close-in climb and descent patterns of common jump planes should minimize TSA concern. USPA also detailed how the TSA’s proposed requirements on the nation’s 270 reliever airports would be contrary to the very reason the FAA created and funded those airports. The association implored the TSA to establish a government/industry advisory group to take on the issue, noting that the FAA has successfully used advisory groups in the past on very contentious issues. TSA must consider all comments then either adopt the proposal, revise the proposal or withdraw the proposal.I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drdive 0 #5 March 1, 2009 Never be surprised about what Thousands of Stupid Assholes come up with "We saved your gear. Now you can sell it when you get out of the hospital and upsize!!" "K-Dub" " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
